News of 2010:

As we come near to wrapping up 2010 and prepare to move into 2011, let us take a look at IDW's next biggest event: Infestation. Set up as a multi-license crossover, this deals with a zombie outbreak occurring in the world of of the Zombies vs. Robots series, which then proceeds to transcend into the worlds of four other properties: ... (14 comments)

Taking a break from some official product, let's look at another new third-party product. Have you ever wanted to own an updated version of G1 Reflector? While Hasbro is planning on making such out of a redeco/remold of Reveal the Shield Perceptor, there is another option. PerfectEffect (makers of Shadow Warrior, Ejector & Rewinder, ... (5 comments)

The United toyline seems to be going as strong as ever in Japan, and now it gets it's own epic commercial (courtesy of YouTube)! This commercial advertises the ten figures of Wave 1 in this toyline, showing off all their modes and gimmicks.

It starts off on an awesome-looking Cybertronian landscape display where the five Cybertron Mode figures

Remember how the Megatron toy of the Transformers: United toyline is gonna be a redeco of the Classics Voyager Megatron figure? Well, the blog of Alfes 2010 has provided an extensive look at this figure, showing off its brand new color scheme that is evocative of the color schemes of both G1 Megatron and Henkei! Henkei! Megatron. There's ... (11 comments)

Like the recent reveal of Demolition Rumble, we now have our first images of more Hasbro version figures Generations Wheeljack and Generations Thundercracker. Entertainment Earth has an image of the entire seventh wave of the Generations line, which includes these two plus Scourge and Sergeant Kup.

We'e seen the United version, and now Hasbro dishes out their version. Hasbro's updated their website with full images of the Reveal the Shield Scout Class Demolition Rumble figure. Unlike the United version, which comes in a two-pack with Frenzy, this U.S. figure comes packaged by itself, individually carded at the Scout Class pricepoint.

Some of you may recall having seen an image of the Dark of the Moon tanker truck toy in our forums. By Hasbro's request, we had to take it down. But now, thanks to some images of this tanker truck toy transformed into its robot mode (which sadly cannot be shown here like the previous image that was removed), the identity of this behemoth vehicle

TFW2005 has found some rather interesting images of more figures who are going to receive newly retooled headsculpts for their upcoming redecoed figures. This time it's Generations Scourge and Sergeant Kup who get this kind of treatment.

The new head for the Kup figure is kinda small and roundish. It doesn't quite look as ... (14 comments)

Awhile back, we reported that portions of the Transformers Generations 2010 book had been scanned and put onto the Internet for public viewing. Now, we have one more piece of this book that has not been seen online until now: the Transformers United manga chapter.

The Allspark has provided not only scanned images of this manga, but have gone

Seibertron.com has reported something of interest regarding the Generations Dirge figure. It would seem that early shipments of this figure contained a factory error in that the Decepticon symbols on his wings were missing the white detail on their forehead crests. Later shipments have altered this to have the corrected insignia tampographs.

Back in July of 2009, we reported an eBay auction containing four unreleased figures of the Generation 2 line: the four G2 Protectobot limbs mint in packaging. While these four were astronomically rare, we now have learned of three more unreleased holy grails of G2 being sold by eBay retailer lees_toy_review.

E-Hobby has revealed the head for their United Autobot 3-pack Scrap Heap! Instead of a more humanoid head with facial hair, he is instead graced with a helmet, making him battle ready should you choose to pit the two 3-packs against one another. E-Hobby has even included a picture of him riding Wreck-Gar, so you can see how it might look! (5 comments)

A recent post at the ShootForTheEdit.com Forums by Nelson spoke of Michael Bay's involvement with the teaser trailer that came out recently. When someone asked who worked on the trailer if Bay didn't, Nelson had this to say:

"Wrong. He said initially he didn't have anything to do with it and then later became totally involved. Who do you think ... (9 comments)

Are you one of the many European Transformers fans who had to rely on secondary media sources to view the first five Transformers: Prime episodes? Well, it would seem that your problem will soon be solved, as Hasbro Studios and Turner Broadcasting will be bringing the series over to certain European and Middle Eastern viewing markets. Here's the ... (1 comments)

Awhile back, we reported that e-Hobby would be producing three new exclusive 3-packs in the United toyline. One would consist of three Autobots, one with three Decepticons, and one with three PCC Mini-cons as Targetmasters. Well, e-Hobby has now posted full colored images of the two Autobot and Decepticon 3-packs.

How would you like to own a rare piece of Transformers history? No, this won't cost you a anything. It's absolutely free!

A news posts from Jim Sorenson of the Disciples of Boltax blog reveals that, recently, a group of fans pulled their resources together to purchase several authentic scripts and other documents from Ron Friedman, writer of the ... (5 comments)

With the upcoming release of the FansProjectTFX-04 "Protector" it was only a matter of time before FansProject released information about their next third-party set. We now have word from FansProject themselves that the next set of figures to be released will in fact, be a repaint/remold of their previously released Crossfire-02:Explorer and ... (5 comments)

Anyone check out the Transformers: Prime video section on the Hub's website? If you haven't, head on over to Hubworld.com and check it out.

In this section, you'll find such interesting videos as:* Full length episodes of "Darkness Rising, Parts 1-5"* The four character promo videos* Behind the Scenes videos of the characters and animation* ... (0 comments)

Journalists from Collider.com and Ain't it Cool News had the opportunity to not only interview Michael Bay, but practically spend half a day with him! They have posted both the interview with some great new behind the scenes photography, AND a 22 minute long video describing their experience spending the day ... (1 comments)

We've seen some great images of the upcoming Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy figure, but now we a special look at the figure in a video presentation at Amazon Japan. The video gives a 360 degree view at all of its modes: Hot Rodimus altmode, Hot Rodimus Robot Mode, Rodimus Convoy altmode, Rodimus Convoy Robot Mode, and the Mobile Defense Bay. There's ... (2 comments)

Check it out! Our friend Hydra of the Allspark.com's TF Pulp, has posted a fantastic article with insiders info on the behind-the-scenes development of the TFTM G1 Unicron toy! Translating Japanese from the pages of this previously unknown book, he reveals that the toy was to have electronic sounds, including lines by Orson ... (1 comments)

The fifth episode and final part of the Transformers: Prime five-part mini-series event -- "Darkness Rising, Part 5" -- has finally concluded, as it has aired earlier today on the Hub, and has finally reached YouTube.

First BB, then Darkmount & Thunderwing, and now: Lugnut. It's a pity this head ain't known so easily, or we might have a sense of satisfaction.

What the above botched-version of G1 Gavlatron's movie quote is referring to is that TFW2005 has an image of the instructions for Reveal the Shield Voyager Lugnut, which shows Lugnut's head to be a ... (6 comments)

Following on the heels of the first two episodes of TF: Prime comes YouTube videos of the special Transformers-themed episode of Hubworld and the TF: Prime Hub Exclusive, both of which aired prior to the two TF: Prime episodes' first airings last Friday night.

The Hubworld episode has been spilt into two parts, which can be viewed here ... (0 comments)

We already know that due to this summer's release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon and it's concurrent toy-line, we will not be seeing a dedicated Transformers: Prime toy-line any time soon, but we have been told at BotCon by Hasbro representatives, that Transformers: Prime figures will receive a "soft launch" of a few figures in the current ... (comments in forum)

Today marks a grand day in Transformers history. In mere minutes, the Hub will air its four-hour long Transformers-themed program block of the TF episode of Hubworld, the TF special Hub Exclusive, and then the world premiere of the newest cartoon Transformers: Prime.

Since we are so close to the world premiere of Transformers: Prime, I'd say that this would be a good opportunity to be caught up on many of the recent developments in the Transformers franchise. And a good way to do so has shown up at TFW2005. User s250 has put up several image scans of the new Transformers Generations 2010 book.

Well over a year in the making, this upgrade is more than a simple facelift; it's more than the fact that we now have a fully functional 2010 section, and 2011 section (yes, there are over 120 all new character pages) for your viewing pleasure! What you will find is that we have rethought the very foundation of Unicron.com. As one of the

If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for information regarding the Transformers: Prime's Television premiere this week, look no further. The hub has contacted us with a link to a single page they put together that's got it all: Pictures, videos, schedules, and more. Having seen the first two episodes, I can say with all confidence "you do not ... (1 comments)

If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for information regarding the Transformers: Prime's Television premiere this week, look no further. The hub has contacted us with a link to a single page they put together that's got it all: Pictures, videos, schedules, and more. Having seen the first two episodes, I can say with all confidence "you do not ... (0 comments)

Set your DVRs as a special marathon of The Transformers (Generation 1) cartoon will be airing from 2:00am to 6:00am, Thanksgiving Night (early Friday morning) on the Hub. The episodes featured in this four hour marathon will be "More Than Meets the Eye, Parts 1-3", "The Ultimate Doom, Parts 1-3", and "Dinobot Island, Parts 1-2", three classic ... (4 comments)

It seems that Japanese retailer e-Hobby is at it again with their exclusive Transformers figures. This time however ,they are producing not one, not two, but threeexclusives for the Transformers: United line. Not to mention that each of these is a set of three figures, totaling out to nine figures in all.

Another review for an eagerly awaited toy - Reveal the Shield Perceptor! Emgo316 (otherwise known as the Freakin Geek) gives us all a good look at the former microscope/Autobot Scientist in all his deluxe-y glory! (3 comments)

Not quite the green-army of your childhood, today long-time video reviewer Peaugh gets stuck into Steamhammer & the Constructicons from the PowerCore Combiner lines. He also checks out how the drones look attached to Sledge for those interested. (1 comments)

Excited about the new Kup toy? Ya wanna see more pics of it? Your wish has been granted, as KOToys has a new gallery of images of the Generations Sergeant Kup figure. Yes, it would appear that the Western release of this figure will be called "Sergeant Kup," despite being sold in the Generations line rather than under the Reveal the Shield label. ... (9 comments)

Hyped up about the new Generations Thunderwing figure? Well, it gets better! It seems that Generations Thunderwing has joined the club with Cybertronian Bumblebee and Darkmount of having images of their remolded figures being revealed in their instructions. Bumblebee's instructions showed images of Cliffjumper, and Darkmount's instructions showed ... (8 comments)

Once again, Amazon Japan has new images of several upcoming Ttrransformers: United (Japanese Generations/Reveal the Shield) figures. They've got clear images of Wheeljack, Frenzy & Rumble, Scourge, and G2 Optimus Prime. All images show each figure in all their modes.

In case you've missed any, they also have images for all 22 United figures, ... (8 comments)

That's right! No joke. There is a sequel to the War For Cybertron video game in the works! And Activision is all over it once again! TFW2005 has reported this from its Hasbro Investors Day coverage (which contains a plethora of other Transformers-related goodies, ranging from stuff about TF: Prime to stuff about the live action movies, and ... (17 comments)

Sprocketman of Photobucket.com has posted an image of concept art for an Animated Dirt Boss toy from an unknown Takara designer. This image shows off his transformation scheme, as well as what would probably be a "battle mode", where the forklift part of Dirt Boss' alt mode comes into play in his robot mode!

Noticed that there's some suspiciously cheap Henkei Thundercrackers going on eBay and other stores lately? Well as you may have heard there is a new Knock-Off doing the rounds and it's none other than the elusive last seeker needed to complete your "Classics" Seekers set. But is it any good?

Uber reviewer Peaugh is at it again. This time he's looking at the eagerly awaited Power Core Combiners set of Grimstone and the Dinobots. Not sure on the look of some of the limbs? Is he better than Dinoking? See for yourself. SMASH! (7 comments)

Along with the "online preview for Animated Transtech Cheetor is now available. This figure features an ALL-NEW head sculpt courtesy of Derrick J. Wyatt, the Art Director behind the Transformers: Animated series. This figure, along with G2 Ramjet, will be available for Club members to purchase next year.

He'd a redeco of the Animated Blurr mold with an all new headsculpt included. He's based on the similarily-named TransTech Cheetor, who is a Commander and the Security Adminstration Officer of the city of ... (5 comments)

New images of the next figure based on the G1 Perceptor character have shown up at KO Toys. This figure is planned for a release the upcoming Reveal the Shield line and looks to be so with that rubsign on his hood. However, the chrome-like paint job on the figure in these images also indicates that this could be the ... (16 comments)

Two new video reviews of a couple of the upcoming Transformers: Reveal the Shield figures have shown up on YouTube. The first is a review done by Peaugh of Special Ops. Jazz. The second is a review done by Optibotimus of Solar Storm Grappel.

The Jazz review shows off the details and features in both the Vehicle and the Robot

As the airdate of Transformers: Prime draws nearer, more and more information trickles out onto the Internet. MSN has uploaded an episode list of the first five episodes of Transformers: Prime, which encompass the five-part series premiere called "Darkness Rising". The listings include brief, one-sentence summaries of the events of each episode, ... (3 comments)

Another new Animated product from TakaraTomy has not shown up at all. Animated Ramjet is the real Starscream and not a clone in the slightest. He's the most honest person you'd ever know and would never ever tell a lie. He's not going to be receiving a new toy anytime soon. That's right, TakaraTomy is not producing an Activators toy of Ramjet,

Can't get enough Rodimus news? Can't get enough Animated news? If oyu said yes to either or both of these, you're info for a treat. Straight from TakaraTomy comes an all new Hyper Hobby exclusive: Rodimus Black Version. Images of this beauty can be found at Tokuma-EC.

Based on the color scheme of Shattered Glass Rodimus, this figure is a redeco of ... (7 comments)

We've seen glimpses and heard rumors but here is the official launch trailer for the upcoming 5-part television event of Transformers: Prime. Some footage is familiar but we get our first good look at Bulkhead and hear the ominous voice of Optimus Prime.

Over at HK-TF, there's a tasty new gallery of FanProjects eagerly awaited new 3rd praty add on for Classics Rodimus - Protector. We've all seen the prototype and teaser images but here in full colour glory is what looks like the finished product. There's also some comparison shots with Classics Prime and FanProjects City Commander (Ultra Magnus) ... (5 comments)

KOToys are once again first with this extensive gallery of the upcoming Generations Solar Storm Grappel. Despite his fugly name this toy is a beautiful example of how a remold should be done. Check him out! (5 comments)

We reported a while back about a planned repaint for the Master Creations "Hearts of Steel" Knight Morpher. The nature of the repaint was determined by votes as to whether he was to be an ally, enemy or stealth version of the original. Well the votes are in and some pics are up - say hello to the Annihilator! (2 comments)

News regarding the premiere of Transformers: Prime on the Hub has been released to us. A special press release going into detail about all upcoming the Transformers: Prime-related programming beginning 11/26 has been placed in our forums. Speicifically, the show will debut with a FIVE-PART episode titled "Darkness Rising". Read the rest of it

Does TF: The Dark of the Moon have a new tag line? "Be Afraid Of The Dark." Could this possibly be a glimpse at a new Dark of the Moon official poster, or is it just a really good looking fan-mock-up... Your guess is as good as mine, either way it's awfully nice to look at. Thanks to our tipster Bru No, you too can see this new ... (7 comments)

HK-TF member Taru has uploaded several images of the 2010 TakaraTomy Primus figure. This figure is a redeco of the Cybertron Primus figure with a more ficiton-accurate color scheme for its Planet Cybertron mode, but its Robot Mode color scheme remains reminiscent of that of the Cybertron figure. In a way, this isn't a bad thing, as ... (4 comments)

It has been stated countless times before that the next Transformers cartoon, Transformers: Prime, would be debuting on the new Hasbro-Discovery joint venture TV channel in the Fall of 2010. Now that the Hub has been launched on television, it became only a matter of time for the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon to hit the airwaves. And ... (14 comments)

Just as the title says, the first images of the 2011 TFCC exclusive G2 Ramjet figure have shown up at the TFCC website.

G2 Ramjet is an obvious redeco of the Classics Ramjet figure in homage to the Generations 2 Ramjet figure, continuing to build on the BotCon 2010 theme of Generation 2: Redux, which is the latest installment in the Wings of Honor ... (1 comments)

iGear are at it again. Today they posted pics on their Facebook of what appears to be an early take on the closest thing to a "G1" Bumblebee since the Classics mold and the proposed Alternators scale BB.

With the caption of merely "interesting" one can only speculate at what will happen from here. Though it's safe to say, the people at

A listing for a new children's board book called Transformers 3: Push Pops has appeared on Amazon.com. No, this isn't about candy. This book contains pop-ups that the reader can push up for dramatic effect (or rather, as "dramatic" as pop-ups can get, that is). But what;s reallly of notice to this preorder is the product description includes what ... (6 comments)

Thanks to the generous people at Hasbro PR, we were able to get our hands on two of the recently released Power Core Combiner figures; Bombshock with Combaticons and Searchlight with Backwind. I have taken the liberty of reviewing the first figure here, with a second review of Searchlight/Backwind coming soon.

"In celebration of this Transformers: War for Cybertron 10x XP multiplayer weekend, we are releasing as desktop wallpapers an original piece of artwork created by the guys at High Moon Studios. It depicts the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons in the War for Cybertron era.

Big Bad Toy Store has images for all 22 known Transformers: United (Generations/Reveal the Shield in the U.S.) figures, including those that have not yet been seen until now. The newest ones are Wheeljack (prototype image only), Rumble/Frenzy, Scourge, and G2 Optimus Prime.

Collecticons of Youtube.com has posted a Youtube video where he shows off images from the upcoming Transformers: United line! In the video is Lugnut, Wreck-Gar, Perceptor, Straxus, and many more! Hit the link to see them all! (comments in forum)

Ever since BotCon 2010, the hints of a new Kup figure have been gradually leaking out to the public. Now, we finally have our figure ture images of the figure. Amazon Japan has a preorder page for the Transformers: United version of Autobot Kup, to be released in the U.S. as part of either the Generations line or the Reveal the Shield ... (6 comments)

BigBadToyStore.com has revealed images of the upcoming Voyager Lugnut and Strafe figures! Strafe is a redeco of the excellent ROTF Mindwipe mold, and Lugnut is an all-new tooling based on the Animated character with the deco of his Atomic version! You can put your preorders in now for about $25 apiece! (5 comments)

...though thankful not as dramatic. Whilst filming in DC, a scene of the Autobots 'rolling out' was interrupted by a real police car, allegedly responding to a bomb threat, which crossed into the filming area and collided with none other than Bumblebee!

The police officer was taken to hospital but with non-life threatening injuries. The

YouTube user Soundwave919 has uploaded a brief clip of Transformers: Prime footage from a commercial for it on the Hub (which launched today). The clip is low quality and only a few seconds long, but we get a look at Optimus, Ratchet, Bulkhead, Arcee, and Bumblebee walking in the woods somewhere, as well as a close up of Optimus speaking his ... (13 comments)

Allspark.com member Meister79 has just posted some great news regardng the Transformers: United line, which, by extension, also regards either the Generations line and/or the Reveal the Shield line. An email received from Hasbro Malaysia has included listings for several new figures that have not yet been seen or even heard of until now! While ... (6 comments)

We heard about him before, and now we get to actually see what he looks like. The Transformers Collectors' Club has uploaded full pictures of their upcoming free membership incentive figure for 2011! Give it up for Side Burn: a redeco of the Classics Rodimus figure painted to resemble the 2001Side Burn character of the Robots in Disguise series.

Thanks to an email I received from a chain of family members and their friends, we now have a few images of the TF3 filming location at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The images aren't that numerous, but they're still pretty to look at. They mostly consist of the movie automobiles parked on the site.

Following up from the previous news post about the new Reveal the Shield line comes another of its additions: Solar Storm Grapple Grappel. First revealed at BotCon 2010, this figure is a redeco/remold of the Universe (2008) Inferno mold and based on the G1 Grapple character. TFW2005 has the first official images of this figure available for

Ever notice that the upcoming Jazz and Tracks figures are being released under the names "Special Ops Jazz" and "Turbo Tracks" instead fo the typical "Autobot Jazz" and "Autobot Tracks" names? The usual reason for this kind of name scheme would be that these are special (often redecoed) versions of the normal versions, yet these ones are the ... (52 comments)

We've seen bits and pieces of what is to come for the new Hub channel, and now we can finally see the entirety of its program contents. The Hub's main website has been updated with its week-long schedule, listing the programs for its first five days of broadcast, now going live. While there's still a lack of ... (3 comments)

First, there is the press release for the Hub's broadcast debut on Oct. 10, being launched under the name "Sneak-Peak Sunday". This press release covers the progamming schedule for that day (which we saw before here), but goes into further detail on the programs to air that day.

Internet video reviewer Linkara of ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com has released the latest episode of his satirical comic book review web show Atop the Fourth Wall (where bad comics burn), in which he reviews "Transformers #4-5". Specifically, he reviews issues 4 and 5 of the 2002 Dreamwave Productions Transformers: Generation One mini-series

First up is Sideburn from RID who will be using the Classics Rodimus mold and will be part of the "Wings of Honor" fiction. There is also a Transtech Cheetor who is remold/recolor of Animated Blurr and a

The programming schedule for the first two broadcast days of Hasbro's/Discovery's upcoming joint venture channel, the Hub, has made its way onto the Internet. The last time we heard anything regarding the scheduling of the programs to be aired on the new Hub channel it turned out to be a hoax. This time, however, we seem to have the real deal.

A Unicron.com exclusive! We managed to squeeze in one more trip to see the final days of filming in the Motor City -Detroit, Michigan. Starting with 3 galleries (including this shot, of the happiest 5-year old in the history of the universe!) as well as our our series of video links...

If there's one thing that gets Unicron.com tickled with excitement, it's Unicron. The titanic universal dominator that debuted way back in the 1986 Transformers feature film has been something of an icon and a mascot to this very website. And now that TakaraTomy has released their all new 2010 version of the Unicron figure, colored in G1 ... (2 comments)

YouTube video reviewer Peaugh has gotten his hands of the new Japanese Aniamted JetPack Bumblebee figure. Known in the West as the unreleased Hydrodrive bumblebee figure, this is one of the very last few new molds of the Animated line (along with Blackout and Wingblade Optimus Prime) that has yet to see the light of day in the U.S.

That's right folks, we're still not finished giving away WFC PSN codes! This time, we're looking for who you think was the most developed character in War For Cybertron's campaign mode. In order to enter this contest, simply click on the "comments in forum" button to enter our forum and stake your claim on this prize!

Before, we saw the cover of this magazine featuring Generations Wreck-Gar and Perceptor. Now, thanks to TFW2005, we have information (but sadly no pics) on what lies inside the 35th issue of the Transformers Collectors' Club magazine.

According to their sources, this issue of the club magazine shows off images of the upcoming Generations figures ... (4 comments)

With all the recent news of the ever-growing Japanese toylines, let's head back over to the States side of the franchise. The folks over at Seibertron.com have been fortunate enough to obtain official images of many brand new Transformers toy products spanning all three of the current Transformers toylines. Some of which have not been seen since

Following up on the previous information we heard about, regarding the Japanese equivalent of the Generations line called "Transformers: United", we have located the first images of the figures and packaging artwork for this toyline.

TFW2005 has images of the United versions of all ten figures mentioned before (including Cliffjumper). The ... (1 comments)

It's not exactly Transformers news, but we make a point to help promote all of Hasbro's Charity Functions. Throughout the years Hasbro has hosted, donated, and raised money for all kinds of charities that benefit children. Please take a look at the letter (below) that was out in regards to this year's Charity Auction!

A recent Taobao auction has an image that gives us a good look at the upcoming Generations Turbo Tracks figure in vehicle mode. Based on the G1 Tracks toy/character, he turns into a blue Corvette type car and sports a fire deco on his hood. Though, the flames on this figure aren't very show-accurate, but are cool nonetheless. Also of note is that ... (3 comments)

With every Transformers toyline in the U.S., there is almoast always a Japanese counterpart. When Hasbro's Transformers: Classics and Transformers: Universe toylines ran in 2006 and 2008 respectively, TakaraTomy created the Japanese equivalent of these lines in the form of a single line called "Henkei! Henkei! Transformers". After both of ... (4 comments)

FansProject have updated their page with some nice colour pics of their upcoming Protector add-on kit for your Classics Rodimus Prime. There doesn't appear to be any paint apps on this one but it gives you and idea what the finished product will look like. Check em out! (4 comments)

So we've seen many add-ons, accessories and even entire figures come from the 3rd Party marketplace that often compliment existing or even future figures. However coming from BTSToys is an accessories kit for none other than G1 Optimus Prime.

It includes a Matrix, rocket pack, rifle, articulated hands (that allow him to hold the Matrix movie

High Moon Studios continues to listen to you adoring fans and has decided to do something special! Today (Sept 17) at 6:00pm Pacific Time, High Moon is hosting a 5x XP event. Anybody playing multi-player matches at that time on either PS3, XBox 360, or PC will earn FIVE TIMES the XP Rewards and level up faster than ever!!

NOTE: I would like to apologize in advance for the overuse of the word "head" in this post...

Cybertron.ca have posted a detailed gallery showing just what you will get if you pre-ordered the Hothead upgrade kit produced by third party company HeadRobots. Not only does this neat little kit add a bunch of extras to your Universe ... (5 comments)

Remember when you first saw the trailer for War for Cybertron and how bad-ass Prime was swinging his honking huge axe around? Of course you do. Now as great as the Generations toy representation is, he was sans-axe. Enter the newest 3rd party company on the block - CorbotV. Their debut piece looks to correct this minor oversight as ... (2 comments)

Mastermind Creations have put up a poll on their website about the upcoming repaint of their Knight Morpher Commander (Optimus from Hearts of Steel). It's already confirmed that it's going to be a black repaint but whats different about it is that YOU get to decide if he's an ally of the original, and enemy (ala Nemesis Prime) or a stealth ops ... (2 comments)

TFW2005 has posted up a cast list for the upcoming Transformers: Prime show.

Highlights include Peter Cullen as Optimus, Frank Welker as Megatron, Steve Blum as Starscream (Steve has featured in War for Cybertron as the Narrator, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 as Wolverine and Batman Arkham Asylum's Killer Croc!) and Kevin Michael

There is footage circulating that claims to show the accident that put TF3 extra Gabriela Cedillo into intensive care both at TFLAMB and Aeromental. It shows a white car skidding out of control which is said to belong to the 24 year old aspiring actor. However depending on who you believe, some claim this is not the case.

As the Bay-machine rolls on and says good-bye to Chicago, some interesting tidbits about the planned shoot in Florida are coming to light. In particular, the possible inclusion of an ACTUAL space-shuttle launch being used in the film. Astrotrain anyone???

The 10th annual Canadian Transformers Collectors Convention will be held July 30th and 31st at a new location; the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, 6750 Mississauga Road, in Mississauga, Ontario. With this new location comes free parking for all attendees of TFcon 2011.

Thanks to Amazon we've got a sneak preview to some more characters and the look and feel of the upcoming Transformers Prime.

Check out the details and release date of the book here but also be be sure to check out the "Inside this Book" section where you'll find pictures of Cliffjumper, Arcee and our first glimpse at Starscream!

As more news of the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon is revealed, the more good the series is looking to be. And it just got even better! For another one of the voice cast memebers for the series has been revealed.

A YouTube video taken at the SacAnime 2010 convention has revealed the voice of the Transformers: Prime incarnation of Starscream. ... (13 comments)

The developers of War for Cybertron, High Moon Studios, have supplied us with several codes for the first DLC pack in time for the second DLC's release. All you have to do is post what you think could be improved in the game! In order to enter, simply click the "comments in forum" button below my post and good luck to all! The contest ends on ... (comments in forum)

If you happened to check the ticker (the RSS type feed in the game) you'll probably have seen a mention that a new DLC pack will be available soon. Dates given are September 7 for US release and Sep 8 for UK. (Presumably one for NTSC and one for PAL versions)

No more details about the content have been given but if it's anything like the

Takara keep filling the void in our Animated collections! Check out this awesome gallery by KOToys of the upcoming figure. Interestingly, it's a mix of translucent and solid plastics with the solid parts acting as 'highlights' rather than the reverse. Plenty of comparison shots with regular (Voyager) Prime and his (Deluxe) crystal Sons of ... (3 comments)

As the filming crew rolls out (inside joke 1) of Chicago, this bit of footage claims to have spotted Sentinal Prime. The security guard keeping people at bay (inside joke 2) even tells us as much. Said guard also claims that Sentinal is "Optimus Prime's father". As far as I can see, it resembles more of an Ultra Magnus Animated style vehicle. Keep ... (6 comments)

We've seen the unpainted prototype, and now we can see Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy (Rodimus Prime) in full color and in all four of his modes: Rodimus Convoy Vehicle Mode, Hot Rodimus Vehicle Mode, Rodimus Convoy Robot Mode (set atop his trailer's Base Mode) and Hot Rodimus Robot Mode!

Two sources have provided clear images of this beautiful ... (7 comments)

The following Transformers comic solicitation is in the current issue of

Previews. Walk, Run, Drive to or Call your local comic shop and make sure to ask them to order TRANSFORMERS TIMELINES FALL SPECIAL: GENERATION 2 REDUX! Spotlighted with order number on Page 277 of the September Previews.

Transformers Animated guy Derrick J. Wyatt has updated his blog with some of his convention sketches from around the world! Many of the drawings contain characters new to the Animated universe! Check them out at: http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/(8 comments)

Hubworld.com has posted some new images from Transformers: Prime. This one shows the some (not all) of the "core Autobots" including a better view of Arcee and the Autobot's new cowboy, Cliffjumper. Ye-HA!

TFLAMB has poste another fantastic gallery of a possible new character to appear in Transformers 3. Although the vehicle has no faction symbol on it, it does have a giant rusty tank labeled "FLAMMABLE." I'd say the odds are pretty good that we'll see it explode on the big screen! ;) We shall see. (10 comments)

In case you missed it, be sure to check out news item on TFW2005 where they have posted pictures from a recent Takara-Tomy Museum Event held in Kyoto, Japan. Images include some nifty shelf displays of Optimus Prime through the ages, as well as concept art, Japanese Animated toy offerings and various other displays. (1 comments)

During BotCon 2010, an awards dinner was held to announce the nine inductees to the first ever Transformers Hall of Fame. Five characters and four people were inducted. During the ceremony, a video was played during presentation of each inductee, and now each of those videos has been released online on Hasbro's website for all to see.

Animated ain't dead yet in the U.S., it would seem. Even after the 42-episode TV cartoon series has reached its end, it's still alive and kicking in the form of other products. Aside from a few remaining figures that have yet to be released, one such piece of merchandise that has breathed new life into this series is the largely fanservice-filled ... (6 comments)

Endless fodder for fan speculation! This YouTube video shows another, never-before-seen silver sports car (at 0:53 & 1:07). Is this a Ferrari a Lotus? Any car fans out there can lend us a hand to ID? The same video also shows a mysterious, unknown red and black faced character. It could be the

Considerably more than we were allowed to see at Botcon, the attendees of China's CybertronCon got to see character renders from the upcoming series, Transformers: Prime. Now, thanks to TFClub, we can see them too! Click THIS PAGE to see them all. Major highlights include:

Wow, no shortage of news coming from the latest 'official' Transformers convention in China. TFClub has posted photos of the Hasbro presentation. Just scroll down this page to see them all. Great stuff to highlight:

Nelson Lauren, administrator for Michael Bay's site, ShootForTheEdit.com, has posted some top notch footage of filming in Chicago. Get a better look at what Epps and Lennox are up to, the Wreckers up-close, the stars hanging with the fandom and of course b-BANG! AWESOME explosions! (0 comments)

Wanted to let you know that the guys at High Moon
Studios, award-winning developer of Transformers: War for Cybertron, arecontinuing to listen to fans and are hosting another double XP
multiplayer weekend starting 6:00pm Pacific, Friday, July 30th
through 12:00am Pacific, Monday, August 2nd. Anyone
playing in multiplayer matches on the

In previousnews posts, we spotted three meched-out NASCAR race cars armed with all kinds of weaponry, artillery, and all kinds of armor and high-tech-looking duds. Kinda like they went through a sort of Cybertronian Pimp-My-Ride and used Energon steroids or whatnot.

Images of a red jeep with the name "Rollbar" decaled onto its hood, as well as an Autobot symbol on its side, seen on the filming site of the third live action Transformers movie have shown up on the TFW2005 forums.

Whether this is a new character for the film, or merely a homage to the previous Alternators Rollbar toy, or something else entirely, ... (8 comments)

Straight to the point! The first trailer for the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon has appeared on IGN. It's very brief, featuring nothing but two Decepticon troopers walking alone and then getting a beatdown by Bumblebee, all in beautiful CGI. Go watch it! NOW!!!

First seen at BotCon 2010, Optimus Prime of the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon has made his second public appearance at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. This time, however, he isn't showing up as a mere image, but rather as a full-sized three-dimensional giant statue outside the entrance to the convention.

At long last, the first visual signs of Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy's existence have appeared. HK-TF member redfish has stumbled upon some concept sketches of the upcoming Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy (Rodimus Prime) figure. These sketches show the design of his robot mode, vehicle mode (with trailer), robot head, and handgun weapon. He appears ... (1 comments)

More and more news regarding the third live action Transformers movie continues to appear in just about everywhere on the Internet. Aside from the occasional video leaks and whatnot, more bits of information have come our way.

If you're looking to fill some holes in your ROTF toys collection, now might be a good time. Various Target stores have put many of the figures on clearance to make room for the new Hunt for the Decepticons line. Bargains found at my local outlet include:Leader Megatron and Optimus: $24.99

A bit late on the uptake, but Transformers ongoing #9 hit comic shops today. The long awaited arrival of the Combaticons is over. What does their entry to the storyline have for us fans. Pick up a copy and head over to the forums to add to the ongoing storyline discussion. (comments in forum)

Many of us have become aware that the upcoming Transformers toyline for 2010 (which include the Hunt for the Decepticons subline) will feature a Leader Class Starscream figure based on his apppearance in the Revenge of the Fallen movie.

However, what many of us may not know is that TakaraTomy is planning their own special release of this figure in ... (8 comments)

Chicago native webmaster of Seibertron.com has posted some great photos from the set including "Autobots Go Home!" grafitti... Also, check out a few of the best videos that continue to emerge from the downtown Chicago set of TF3!

Tformers.com has put up an image gallery of all the upcoming releases of the Power Core Combiner toys. These do no solely include the ones from Wave 1 that we've seen before, but the newer ones from Wave 2 and those from future waves that were first revealed at BotCon as well.

In particular, here is a break down of the images of the figures, ... (7 comments)

The official website for the Sega of Japan arcade games, Transformers Animated The Chase and Transformers Animated the Shooting, has gone live and brings with it some rather interesting images. This website, like the games themselves, is card-based and has display galleries of some of the cards used to be swiped in the games. The Robot Mode ... (3 comments)

This just in to the Unicron.com newsroom. Actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley will be wearing a sexy white dress in a scene of TF3. Photos and further commentary on Dailymail.co. More interestingly, is that silver Mercedes a robot in disguise??

While this year's Botcon boxed set was sold out before the show began, one of the most humorous 'Spanglish' speaking characters: Rapido and the colorful Cindersaur are still available online through the club store. Read Rapido's tech spec translated to English here.

Another addition to TakaraTomy's 2010 Transformers campaign has appeared on their website; simply titled "Sons of Cybertron".

"Sons of Cybertron" is the two-pack release of Optimus Prime and Rodimus figures done in clear plastic "crystal" forms. Previously, we've seen glimpses of this set, and now we get a look at the official images. ... (5 comments)

We wanted to let you know that the guys at High Moon Studios, award-winning developer of Transformers: War for Cybertron, are hosting a double XP multiplayer weekend starting this Friday, July 2nd at 6:00pm PST through Sunday, July 4th. Anyone playing in multiplayer matches on the Xbox 360, PS3 or PC versions of the

Check out the Unicron.com Forums where we have updated with detailed notes of the Hasbro Designers panels. Included in the discussion we learned about upcoming Hunt for the Decepticons, Power Core Combiners and massive expansion of the Generations line, like more "Classics" toys on the way! Bring it on!!! (comments in forum)

Jim Sorenson, one of the two geniuses behind the Allspark Almanac has posted a 5 page preview of AA2. Page 1 contains the Table of Contents, which features some cool Seeker art by Marcelo Matere. The second page contains a character profile for Yoketron, written by one of his disciples; Jazz. Page the third contains an episode guide, done using ... (1 comments)

Have to admit, we take a little pride in tonights news that Unicron.com's own primary site nominee has been inducted in the inaugural Transformers Hall of Fame! The only nominated character that was not a G1 original!

Also announced is the date and location of Botcon 2011 will be held in Pasadena, CA June 4-6.

That's right Botcon is upon us and it's time for another other Unicron.com LIVE photo update! Our extended report will be coming out in the days following Botcon, but if you want the most up-to-date coverage, make sure to keep a watchful eye right here on our Events and Interviews Blog, Botcon 2010 ... (9 comments)

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune details the kind of shooting TF3 is going to be doing in Chicago, obviously. It contains a statement from the Chicago Film Office Director, claiming that the shooting will contain: "Flying debris, flipping cars, and stunts".

2010 is a good year. BotCon 2010, War For Cybetron, Transformers: Prime, Generations, Power Core Combiners, Transformers (2010 toyline - including Hunt For the Decepticons), and Masterpiece Grimlock are all evidence of this. However, 2010 seems to be the gift that just keeps on giving.

MTV Blog has posted a short story by Alex Irvine, author of the new novel: Transformers: Exodus (available now!). The 'real story' of how Bumblebee lost his voice, is not in the book. What is? Orion Pax & Alpha Trion (of G1 lore), Minicons (Armada), The Covenant of Primus (featured in Beast Wars...), " ... (7 comments)

Thanks to the fine folks over at Activision, we at Unicron.com got our hands on a prerelease copy of War for Cybertron! Now you can read my review of the game in the Eventes Section: War for Cybertron! So go ahead and check it out! (8 comments)

You're seen & heard the hype (if you still haven't watched J's outstanding video interview, DO IT NOW!! :) even read about its awesomeness! What else can we say?! It looks great & sounds phenomenal, and the game play is out of this world! Go get yourself a copy and let's start playing!

Hasbro has revealed that the Masterpiece Grimlock will be available at Toys R Us stores starting on July 1st, 2010. This version of Masterpiece Grimlock comes with the crown, but without other accessories such as the apron, cup tray etc. Paint work is closer to Takara version MP-08, accessories provided are similar to ... (4 comments)

TFCon.ca has revealed the packaging for their 2010 con exclusive; Nightbird! Nightbird is a remold of the Impossible Toys Valkyrie/Medic mold. If you want to get your hands on this exclusive, but aren't going to be able to attend the show, be sure to register for the non-attending package soon! (3 comments)

Yes, for the second year in a row, Derrick Wyatt, the lead art designer for Transformers Animated, returns to Canada's largest Transformers convention: TFCon! Mr. Wyatt will be participating in a Q&A panel and autograph sessions, much like last year.

If you're planning to show up, be sure to pre-register for the con here!

Amazon.com has put up a pre-order page, including an image of the cover. The image features a movie-esque logo, an "animated-movie-verse" Bumblebee and G1-style background, written by Alex Kurtzman & Robert Orci. Inquiring minds want to know:

Finally completing all of the information links on their website, BotCon has launched the schedules for its Panels & Seminars and Special Events. The various activities going on this year include autograph sessions by the special guests (Peter Cullen, Stan Bush, Paul Eiding, Scott McNeil, etc); panels by Hasbro, Activision, the guests, and ... (0 comments)

Way back in March, we received our first glimpse at the design of Bumblebee as he will appear in the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon. However, all we got to see of him was merely his head, right arm, and parts of his upper body. Now, we have a look at his full body.

Following the news of Stan Bush and Paul Eiding being special guests at BotCon 2010 comes the announcement of one more guest - none other than Scott McNeil!!!

Scott is known for providing the voices of many character roles throughout the various Transformers series. In Beast Wars he was Rattrap, Dinobot (and his speaking clones), Waspinator, ... (3 comments)

It would seem that Hasbro has been keeping a very tight lip about any info regarding the upcoming Transformers: Prime cartoon. However, Amazon.com has a listing for a graphic novel based on the upcoming series that may shed some light on things. The listing for this book gives a description of it that could very well reveal the plot to the ... (1 comments)

As we draw closer and closer to the opening day of the third live action Transformers movie, we are given more and more bits of information about it little by little. And now, an actual glimpse of the teaser poster for the movie has been revealed at ComicBookMovie.com. During an exclusive visit to Paramount Pictures, they received images of some ... (6 comments)

Botcon.com has updated with news of unfathomable magnitude! Mr. Paul Eiding, voice of (me!) G1 original Perceptor will make his debut appearance as panel guest of Botcon 2010! Might one surmise the great Autobot Scientist may return in the impending series Transformers: Prime of the Hub Network? Let us hope.

Currently, it would seem that the Transformers Animated toyline is nearing its end, but it refuses to die just yet! Following the releases of the Deluxes Arcee and Cybertron Mode Ratchet, two more figures may be seeing the light of day.

Well, this we already know, as it had been stated previously that the Deluxes Rodimus Minor and Ironhide would ... (3 comments)

TFormers.com has posted what looks to be the programming schedule for The Hub (the new channel which will air the new Transformers: Prime cartoon). Not only is Prime included in the lineup, but so are The Transformers (the Generation 1 cartoon) and Beast Wars!!! Plus, many more programs, old and new, are included. To see the whole schedule, click ... (13 comments)

Wednesday night, Activision, High Moon Studios, and Hasbro put together an awesome hands-on Transformers: War for Cybertron game event in downtown San Francisco! The embargo for posting news on the event lifts at 8am PST this morning, so make sure to drop by the Events and Interviews Blog this morning to check out our report! You won't want to ... (4 comments)

I have two unrelated collecting hobbies: Transformers of course, and second, coins. These two collecting worlds really never overlap, so you can imagine my surprise when someone told me about 2 Transformers branded and licensed legal tender commemorative 99.9% silver proofs.

The days when we went to see Transformers films just to see robots changing form and kicking @$$ may be done! Victoria's Secret has posted a nice little video congratulating the new female star in Transformers 3. Congrats Ms. Huntington-Whiteley! Warning to our site's younger viewers, said video is, let's say PG-13. (11 comments)

We are excited to announce the launch of two great, new Hasbro ‘Summer Savings’ promotions for our TRANSFORMERS and STAR WARS brands. Starting today, through July 31, 2010, when you purchase $25 or more of select Hasbro TRANSFORMERS or STAR WARS products, you will receive

Hot on the heels of the previous news bits regarding the 2010 release of TakaraTomy's G1 Unicron comes one more piece of info. The toy's packaging has been revealed at the Unicron page of TakaraTomy's 2010 Transformers campaign website.

This packaging looks golden... literally! A large black box with great image of Unicron done in golden yellow ... (3 comments)

BotCon.com has announced another guest: Stan Bush! Best known to the Transformers fan community for his songs "The Touch" (and its remake), "Dare", which appeared in the 1986 movie. So, if Stan Bush showing up at BotCon was a deal breaker for you, fret no longer and rejoice at this piece of news! (comments in forum)

Keep an eye in your mailboxes, arriving soon (if it hasn't already), the latest issue of Transformers Collector Club Magazine, featuring interviews w/ Gregg Berger (G1 Grimlock) and Hasbro's Matt Proulx and first time seen photo of War for Cybertron Soundwave in both modes >looks amazing!

It seems that the legendary Chaos Bringer is here to stay for 2010 as more and more images & information regarding the new G1 redecoed/remolded figure of Unicron keep pouring in. And this time, we've got the first large and official images of the figure, showing off its Robot Mode, Planet Mode, and special features & gimmicks. All ... (4 comments)

Following the previous news of TakaraTomy's campaign for the Transformers toys of 2010 comes more info with more images.

Scans of Figure Oh! magazine issue 48 at the blog of Cybergundam reveal more images of these new exclusive items. Of noted importance is the new G1 Unicron redeco/remold of Armada Unicron. This time, we see the figure in a bigger ... (5 comments)

Some of this news may actually be a tad belated, but it's too good to ignore any longer. In 2010, the Transformers franchise is taking some new directions with its products. Known Hasbro plans include the generically-named "Transformers" toyline (including the movie-based "Hunt for the Decepticons" subline), the "Power Core Combiners" toyline, the

GameTrailers.com has posted another new trailer for Transformers: War for Cybertron. This new trailer focuses on Campaign & Mission Design. War for Cybertron will be released on June 22nd. There are all kinds of exciting pre-order retailer exclusives. Don't so don't miss out by forgetting to pre-order, but choose carefully... ... (0 comments)

Get into the action with the Titan Comics latest issue of Transformers Comic set amidst the World Cup in South Africa! Don’t get sidelined – make sure you check out this fantastic issue on sale Thursday 20th May!

Synopsis:INSIDE OUT – defeated by Jolt, Bludgeon is restrained in a NESTmaximum-security

JB Hi-Fi announced a pre-order incentive (note: not directly listed as an exclusive) 16 page War for Cybertron IDW comic! This is the first the fandom has heard of such a publication, and today we also get to see what looks to be the comic cover image on JB Hi-Fi's pre-order pages. Is this just a free incentive or pre-order exclusive? Will it ... (2 comments)

“Storefront” applications debut as top downloads on iPad™Free apps include three free comics each

San Diego, CA (May 17, 2010) – IDW Publishing and Hasbro are proud to announce that TRANSFORMERS Comics and G.I. JOE Comics applications are available now on the Apple iPad. Taking full advantage of the iPad’s

Previously, we reported images of the upcoming BotCon 2010 exclusive figures Sky-Byte and Sharkticon, both to be redecos of the Energon Sharkticon mold, and now the official preview of Sky-Byte has been put up on BotCon's website.

Sky-Byte is not only a redeco but a remold as well, featuring an all new headsculpt based on that of the RiD Sky-Byte ... (7 comments)

Neil Kaplan, the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers: Robots in Disguise has been busy lately doing some online interviews talking about all sorts of voice over goodies, of course including his time in the iconic role. Check these bad boys out! First, at Chainsaw Buffet you can have The Neil Kaplan Experience! ... (5 comments)

Hey crew! As we all know by now, War for Cybertron is going to be featuring an awesome storyline chronicling the beginning of the Great War. Now you can go behind the scenes for a little bit more of an in depth look for the storyline of WfC at Gametrialers! Check it out! (8 comments)

As you are surely well aware, FansProject has been working on another gestalt upgrade kit similar to the one they made for the Arialbots, only this one provides two whole new figures along with the accessory/upgrade kits (which bare a striking resemblance to former G1 Combaticons). FansProject updated site today with all new ... (2 comments)

Over at Botcon.com, they just released pictures of another character/figure in their 2010 Botcon Exclusive Boxset. This time the figure is none other than Universe Onslaught with a new head an a fantastically Generation 2 color schemed with all kinds of great deco nods to the European only figure Clench! (1 comments)

The very same day as Michael Bay posts on his own web page, "The twins are not back in T3.", a report from Leftlanenews shows off some pix of what certainly appear to be revamped and amped Skids and Mudflap. Be sure to hit the left-right scrollbar to see all the images, including Autobot symbols in the center of the hubcaps.

The ballot of finalists was created with input from several
TRANSFORMERS collector fan media sites, which conducted their own
online polling to ensure the ballot represented the ... (comments in forum)

Today Hasbro announced that they are inducting 4 (real human) people into the Transformers Hall of Fame, those most influential in the development of the Transformers brand... Check out the press release (below) and DISCUSS in the forums!

The fifth and final nominee for the Fan's Choice slot in the Transformers Hall of Fame has been revealed to be none other then the legendary Beast Wars character Dinobot! Unlike the other four, he's the only non-G1 nominee to choose from, representing an era that drastically changed the entire Transformers brand forever (and for the better).

The first voice actor guest for TFcon 2010 is Mark Ryan. He began working on the 2007 film Transformers during filming as the on-set voice of several different robots. This work continued throughout filming and into editing, prior to the actual casting of voice-over talent. He was then cast as the voice of the character Bumblebee. Ryan also voices

At High Moon Studios, Unicron.com had the opportunity to get hands on time playing two levels of the up coming Transformers: War for Cybertron in Story Mode. From what I saw of those two levels, I was very impressed! Check out the Events and Interviews section for the Part One of our War for ... (1 comments)

With all the hype of BotCon 2010's happening about, several reportings of new exclusive figures have been coming in left and right. Before, the brochure of the event revealed to us that the theme of this year's BotCon would be Generation 2, and the five-figure exclusive box set would be called Generation 2 - Redux!

MTV is reporting that Patrick Dempsey, the hunky star of the med drama Grey's Anatomy. has been signed to a "dark character" role in , Transformers 3, Mikela's boss. Good deal, now I won't have to work so hard to get the misses to come w/ me to the theater opening night! (5 comments)

Fan’s Choice finalists for TRANSFORMERS HALL OF FAME – Nominee #3 TRANSFORMERS fans around the world were asked, who should be inducted into TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame. Voting will start on Monday, May 10th with 5 candidates nominated by Fans to choose from.

We've got all kinds of news regarding last week's High Moon Studios Visit, and the embargo will finally lift as of tomorrow morning! We've got so much exciting news that we'll be releasing it incrementally in the next few days. To wet your whistle, we're showing off all new game play screen captures. See them in the events and ... (0 comments)

After tallying results from several Transformers fan site/forums, (including Unicron.com!), Hasbro is excited to reveal 5 nominees for the "Fan's Choice" slot in the inaugural class of Transformers Hall of Fame. Each day this week, Hasbro will unveil one more candidate on Transformers.com. Monday's nominee here and Tuesday's here! ... (7 comments)

Banzai-Tron is a straight redeco of the ROTF Voyager Bludgeon figure, but features a color scheme that both resembles that of the Generation One Action Master Banzai-Tron, as well as further brings out the details of the figure's ... (1 comments)

Lately, there has been very little talk about the next Transformers cartoon, Transformers: Prime. Not much of what we have been told about it really gives us any good clue as to what it'll be about and feature. But, we take what we get I guess. And what we have here is another piece to add to the puzzle: the series logo.

NEW YORK, NY – April 27, 2010
– Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House
Publishing Group, announced today that Del Rey Books will publish TRANSFORMERS: EXODUS. Telling one of the most important stories in the TRANSFORMERS
canon, this novel

The first voice actor guest for TFcon 2010 is Mark Ryan. He began
working on the 2007 film Transformers during filming as the on-set voice
of several different robots. This work continued throughout filming and
into editing, prior to the actual casting of voice-over ... (0 comments)

With its mid summer release date drawing ever closer, Unicron.com is stepping up its coverage of the exciting upcoming videogame Transformers: War for Cybertron. Today Unicron.com will be showing up at High Moon Studios to get up close and personal! With interviews with the developers, live hands on game reviews, and news so exciting that ... (8 comments)

If you haven't seen it already, check out Botcon.com official site for Transformers official collector event. Now reflecting this year's "G2 Redux" theme, exclusive figures inclue: Spark, Breakdown (a new mold version of the first Botcon exclusive toy ever!), Streetstar (guess they couldn't get

IRONHIDEAutobot
Class: Soldier
Chassis: Truck
Primary Weapon: EMP Shotgun
Abilities: Whirlwind, Dash
Description: Ironhide is the oldest Autobot on the team. He is the slowest Autobot on the team. He is also ... (3 comments)

Got some more news regarding the Japanese Transformers Animated seires and toyline.

First, the full-length version of the opening theme song, Transformers Evo., has been released on YouTube for all to listen to. And, as epic as the TV size edited version was, the full length song is 1000x more amazing and epically awesome!

Hasbro the site visitors of Unicron.com! It has been requested of us that we weigh in on the topic. So how about it!? Already to be inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame are G1 characters: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and Starscream, but they need a fifth. Who should it be?

Back when the Transformers Animated toyline was nearing the end of its peak in 2009, there were several upcoming figures announced to be released later on in 2010. Among these included Deluxes such as Arcee, Cybertron Mode Ratchet, Rodimus Major, Ironhide, and Voyagers such as Blackout, Wingblade Optimus Prime, Hydrodrive Bumblebee, and lots more.

Our recent Unicron.com Forum Contest has come to a end. We'd like to congratulate new forum user Mechafire for his outstanding posts in the forum which brought him the win on the contest; his leader class ROTF Megatron (thanks to Hasbro and Hunter PR for providing this giveaway item) is on its way! Not only that, but if you managed to ... (4 comments)

An article at AdAge.com talks about the upcoming programming that is to be featured on Hasbro's new channel, "The Hub".

The article mentions that it will feature new series for children, but also makes this mentioning:"But The Hub is also looking to pry open Hasbro's vaults and those of other production companies to program at least an hour's ... (8 comments)

Discovered in a lucky break Q&A response with Hasbro, Parry Game Preserve, manages to convince Hasbro to un-bottle plans for one of the most exciting recolors we've seen since Classics Sideswipe/Sunstreaker! Generations Drift will be repainted and yes, retooled (with new head and ... (comments in forum)

Fan loved Transformers veteran artist Don Figueroa joins, website, deviantART.com which hosts "largest art community in the world!" On Don Fig's deviantART site, along with a lot of concept line art, he also shows off our very first glimpse of what might have been in DreamWave's unpublished Transformers ongoing #11.(2 comments)

In the Land of the Rising Sun, Animated just keeps continuing to grow at an exponential rate, as more and more news is revealed.

TF collector Alfes 2010 has put up on his blog an extensive gallery of the Optimus Prime figure, showing off the details of the shiny figure in both it Vehicle and Robot Modes, as well as providing a look at ... (2 comments)

Firefox users may have noticed a recent addition to their browser. Personas are skins that dress up the toolbars. Why, might you ask, am I bringing this up here? Because I have just added a persona that brings the viewing experience of Unicron.com to a whole new level. Download personas for Firefox here and wear the persona of Unicron Stars here. ... (3 comments)

Thanks to Robticon in the forums for being a bro and letting us know about this. Apparently the BotCon registration has been delayed, but this could mean the beginning of the online registration system! What do you think? Tell us on our forums, and be sure to enter the Leader Class Megatron Contest! (comments in forum)

Back at Toy Fair 2010, Hasbro had unveiled one of their newest Transformers called "Power Core Combiners", taking the combining gimmick to a whole new level. Some of the Decepticons revealed to be in this line of figures included Bombshock w/ the Combaticons and Smolder w/ Chopster. Also, included in the toyline is the Autobot

While the Transfomers Animated toyline is somewhat starting to reach its ending moments in the U.S., the series is only just beginning in Japan. And with their version of the show come new versions of the toys in their markets. KOToys.com has lately been posting several galleries of some of the Japanese Animated toys, and have included ... (4 comments)

The Unicron.com Forums continue to grow! Now, simply by putting it to good use, you can win a MISB Leader Class, Megatron! If you've been thinking about joining the fun, now's the time! To claim the prize, you must:

Lately, lots more news about the upcoming third live action Transformers movie has been popping up and about all over the Internet.

First, Deadline.com has reported two additions to the cast of the film: veteran actors John Malkovich and Frances McDormand are to play roles in the movie. Malkovich will play the major role of the National ... (7 comments)

Known for their Transfomers upgrade kits, particularly the City Commander trailer/armor set, third-party company Fansproject has done it again with their latest release. This time, however, it's not merely add-on parts for an existing figure, but a completely new figure entirely: Warbot Denfender.

The reveal of the 2010 Botcon Set is finally here! I'm not going to spoil it on the front page, you can go into our forums to check out what this year's set is and post your thoughts on it. (comments in forum)

In 2009, TakaraTomy released their latest addition to the Masterpiece toyline, MP-08 Grimlock. This figure was based heavily on the original toy and cartoon model of G1 Grimlock. It featured many gimmicks and accessories including an eye color-changing ability (cartoon blue or other media red), an LED mounted in his right fist, a gun, his Energo ... (5 comments)

Well, kinda. You see, some Japanese Lego knock-off company "Diablock" are making Transformers Animated Optimus Prime and Bumblebee sets. Take a look at them here and here, over at Japanese retailer AmiAmi.

And for all those of you who are about to post that this is old or something like that, it is within your power to make the news section

TFW2005 has gotten some images of the new Legends figures being released under the generic "Transformers" line. Click here to see in package pics of Ravage, Rampage, Fireburst Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee Repaint #56,708. (6 comments)

While we're still waiting for the arrival of the next Transformers TV cartoon, our friends in Japan are about to get their share of our last cartoon, Transformers Animated. Though, since they are trying to insert it into the story of the live action movies, some severe editing will be done in order to change the story of Animated to fit ... (1 comments)

"They (the story writer/editors) really went back into the history of the Transformers. And they didn't really make anything up. They're using stuff that actually existed. ... in the (Transformers) story from before."

That, among other things, is what actor Josh Duhamel (Major Lennox) told a reporter in an interview

For the past 25+ years, Hasbro has released many many different kinds of merchandise related to the Transformers franchise. While many of them were action figures, there have been quite a number of other products made available as well.

Now, they're going another step beyond with the release of a completely new Transformers

Just today I noticed my check was cashed that I sent in for the mail away exclusive recon ravage. The hopes of it being sent soon is look good , but not a gaurantee. Some of the other fan site members have also made this claim see images of this figure here at seibertron.com

Today, comingsoon.net has reported and confirmed that Josh Duhamel will be returning to reprise his role of Major William Lennox in the third live action Transformers movie. While it was to be expected, no actual confirmation had been given until this point.

Also of notice is that Duhamel mentions that the script for the movie was just recently ... (7 comments)

A commercial for the Japanese version of the Transformers Animated toyline has made its way onto YouTube. This commercial advertises most of the the first wave's figures including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide (Bulkhead), Prowl, Ratchet, Megatron, Starscream, Blackarachnia, and Lockdown (as well as Cliffjumper and Dirge being included at the ... (3 comments)

So, who can get enough of TF:WfC? No one, that's right! And who can blame them? The game does look amazing after all. But that's just in the foreground, what lurks behind may be something so grotesque, so vile, it'll turn us all away from the game... or not. Check out the Gamestop exclusive behind the scenes of TF:WfC ... (4 comments)

The latest issue of the Hasbro Transformers Collector's Club magazine, issue 31, has been placed on their website in its entirety for full public viewing. This act is to encourage those who have not yet joined the club to becoem a member if they so desire. The contents of this magazine issue include an image of the upcoming Generations WFC ... (6 comments)

For ages here at Unicron.com, we've offered news streaming using an RSS feed, but if you're anything like most people I know, you get your news from one of a variety of Social Networking sites. You may have noticed, not only our new War for Cybertron site background in the last week, but the added Facebook, Twitter, and RSS buttons! Time to get ... (3 comments)

Hasbro just posted their third installment to the Transformers Movie related computer animated shorts with Cyber Missions #3 featuring Ratchet and Lockdown. In case you missed them, make sure you check out Cyber Missions #2 and #1 as well. (3 comments)

There's all kinds of news on the highly anticipated Transformers videogame "War for Cybertron" that we didn't want you to miss, so get comfy because this game has made quite the splash in the last few days!

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When it comes to the Transformers live-action films, one thing all fans seem to all agree on, is that we'd like more of a (robot) character (/personality) driven story. Apparently that's just what they have in mind; so says our good friend, Brian Goldner, Hasbro COO in a recent interview with MTV. Check it out and see for yourself! (15 comments)

Having *finally* found Animated Arcee & Ratchet, we turn our attention to the hunt for the next round. Check out a new ebay listing for TFA Blackout! "Oops, Sorry!" (if you were planning on bidding on this sweet auction and didn't want others to know!)

News in the forum regarding a new Transformers convention called Slag-A-Con 2010.

Located in Chesterfield, IN, set to occur October 9, 2010, this new convention will feature attractions such as a dealers room, an art contest, a custom robot contest, a costume contest a "Who Am I" trivia contesting using G1 bio info, "I Got the Touch" karaoke, a ... (comments in forum)

Amazon has listed a new Transformers book. The book, titled "Transformers: Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron" . It's a hardcover book, 352 pages long, and due for release on June 22nd, It will be priced $27.00, or $17.82 on Amazon. The link you will be connected to is randomhouse.com you may also purchase this item

There was so much new info, media, sneak peak action, and buzz surrounding the upcoming Transformers: War for Cybertron game at this year's Toyfair 2010, that it needed it's own special report. We were given the very first very revealing sneak peak at three levels of actual gameplay. Read the report, hear about newly revealed characters, ... (comments in forum)

If you're a member of the Transformers Collector's Club, then you should log on here to get a sneak peek some official images of product that's going to be shown at ToyFair while we wait for Obsidian's report.

ACToys.net has put up a short gallery of images of the new Gentei! Gentei! Dark Skyfire exclusive figure. The images show the figure in its jet mode, super jet mode, robot mode, and super robot mode, as well as his helmeted and helmet-less heads.

Dark Skyfire is a redeco of the Classics Jetfire figure in a beautifully glossy black and purple ... (1 comments)

New info on the Japanese broadcast of Transformers Animated has surfaced at LiveJournal. User toriaki has indicated a few new bits information regarding the show.

Firstly, the show's theme song will be performed by a group called JAM Project. This group's members consist of people who have sung songs from previous Transformers series, such as ... (comments in forum)

Hasbro.com has updated their site with the second ROTF webisode: Cyber Missions #2.

Continuing off from where Cyber Missions #1 ended, Bumblebee has defeated Soundwave and now Ironhide takes off after Bludgeon. The two engage in a jungle-like setting were they clash words and weapons as their battle heats up and comes to an end with the episode's ... (0 comments)

Three sources have reported images of the Transformers toy display at the 2010 Tokyo Winter Wonderfest.

These images show off several Transformers figures such as the Japanese Animated figures, the ROTF N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures, Device Label Broadcast (Blaster) and Cheetus (Cheetor), Disney Label figures, and tons more!

Hey, fans of G1. Do you remember a Transformers concept from 1987 called the "Headmaster"? Where you would have one Transformer whose head changes into a smaller robot companion? Did you think this was cool? Maybe, until that little robot figure got lost and you were stuck with a headless figure. Or, you probably bought one loose that came ... (3 comments)

Seibertron.com has a report from the 2010 Toy Fair in Nuremburg, Germany. Most of what was seen has been stated in previosu posts, but some of it are new things regarding RPMs, Power Core Combiners, and more.

Here's what was reported:

The RPMs line seems to a major success and there'll be lots of new products there. Apart from at least a dozen ... (1 comments)

Coming this fall to the Hasbro/Discovery network, "The Hub" will include the all new series, Transformers: Prime. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed in an article that Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci are serving as consultants on the series which it refers to as being in "CG" = CGI = computer generated imaging!

TFW2005 has new images of the upcoming Optimus Prime figure based on the War for Cybertron video game design. It shows the size of the figure in comparison to Henkei! Henkei! C-01 Convoy. Previously, we were told that the figure would be the size of a Deluxe Class figure, yet these images show it to be just a little shorter than Henkei! Convoy in ... (0 comments)

"Debuting later this fall Hasbro in conjunction with Discovery Communications Inc will release a new Transformers cartoon on a new TV channel currently called Discovery Kids called Transformers: Prime.

Jeffrey will be the voice of Ratchet, a very well known character in the Transformers world. There are 26 episodes

Revenge of the Fallen is a main contender for "Worst Movie of 2009" as filed recently by the RAZZIE awards nomination committee. It doesn't end there, ROTF is up for six other categories including worst director, worst picture, worst screen couple and worst actress played by Megan Fox.

yizhi521 of TFW2005 has posted an extensive look at the new and upcoming Transformers Voyager Class Sea Spray figure.

"Sea Spray" (notice the new spelling) is both a homage to and an updated version of his Generation 1 counterpart, Seaspray, transforming into an aquatic hovercraft altmode. An added gimmick to this form enables him to ... (comments in forum)

Shout! Factory producers of the recently released G1 remastered series, is now considering producing DVD sets of the Japanese only Transformers series: Headmasters, Masterforce, and Victor!. Would you like them to do it as much as us? Tell them so in their message board! HOO-HA! (7 comments)

There might have been a BIG accidental slip (or intention hint) in the TFCC magazine this month... one question they asked of High Moon Studios was "Since the new cartoon and toy line are the inspiration for the new video game, will we see any galleries/concept art..." When did it become such a given that the new cartoon and ... (comments in forum)

We've heard the news, but finally a single picture has surfaced from Toyfair UK 2010. theprivateuniverse.co.uk gives us a small sneak peak at a number of upcoming toys here, most notably Seaspray, deluxe Movie Ironhide, and a powercore combiner 5 pack team that appears to be the ... (4 comments)

Busy scouting - Chicago, Detroit, and Washington D.C. for Transformers last week. Things are going well. The script is feeling very different from the other two. I ended my scout down in Miami this weekend to load my plane with 14 Florida Surgeons, specialists in various ... (8 comments)

Hasbro.com has updated their website with the official confirmation of which figures will be exclusives in the month of February. Check out the list below which figures are exclusive to Wal*Mart, Target, Toys'R'Us and K-MartWal*MartTRANSFORMERS REVENGE OF THE FALLEN - Legends Class:CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATORRANSFORMERS REVENGE OF THE ... (9 comments)

Toy World HK has posted an extensive amount of scanned images of latest issue (number 144) of Figure King magazine. The page scans give us a good look at many of TakaraTomy's upcoming and current Transformers products; ranging from ROTF, Animated, Disney Label, and more. But what is most noticeable is an image that reveals two prototypes for ... (8 comments)

This is it! This is what we've been waiting for! UGO.com has provided the first full images of the upcoming War for Cybertron toys of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The images give us a good look at both modes for each figure.

Optimus turns into a very sleek red and blue truck/tank type vehicle with a gun mounted on top and two large exhaust pipes ... (6 comments)

Japanese online store e-Hobby has set up a full section for the new Japanese version of the Transformers Animated toyline. Many of these figures feature new shiny metallic paint finishes (NOT chrome, metallic), though each and every one of them features correctly-colored red Autobot and purple Decepticon insignias.

Due to hit store shelves on January 27th, 2010, Last Stand of the Wreckers, written and drawn by Nick Roche, will be a five issue spin off of Transformers Ongoing, giving Transformer fans a look at whats going on off the planet Earth as Springer and his Wreckers investigate a prison planet that fell to Decepticon rule 3 years ago. Last Stand ... (3 comments)

Hello to all unicron.com members, just wanted to say i have been visiting this site for five years now, and let me tell it feels great to join the team. You may also know me as Megatron on the forums. I hope to bring you good news, rumors and more. Now that thats out the way lets get down to business.

Anime News Network has just reported some very sad news. Long time Japanese seiyū (voice actor) Daisuke Gōri just passed away at age 57 on January 17, 2010. He was found on a street in the Nakano Ward in Tokyo with blood dripping from his wrist, as well as a knife under him and a last will nearby. Police investigating his ... (3 comments)

Keep your eyes peel here and at IGN on Tuesday morning because IGN will be debuting a new 2 minute trailer. From IGN, one of our own kind (a self professed "giant Transformers nerd"), Hillary Goldstein tips us off to Tuesday's exciting news letting us know that the trailer "reveals a handful of Decepticons and Autobots battling for ... (1 comments)

If you didn't catch Game Informer's December media bliss for the extremely exciting upcoming Transformers: War for Cybertron, let us catch you up. The twelve days of Christmas take on a new meaning with twelve exciting link courtesy of Game Informer.

BBTS gives us our first look at the TakaraTomy Japanese releases of the Transformers Animated toyline figures. Do note that these are promotional images and the final products may vary. But from what we can tell from these images, these versions differ from their Western counterparts primarily in that they seem to have been given metallic paint ... (1 comments)

In this month's round of Hasbro promo pics of more upcoming figures, we get all new pictures of PowerBots Sideswipe, Red Rampage recolor, Recon Ironhide, Sonar, Wideload, Human Alliance Mudflap with Agent Simmons, Evac, Bludgeon, and Breakdown!Enjoy the Gallery!

Don't forget to click on "large" to see the pics in their full high-res glory.

Are you a huge Revenge of the Fallen fan, but still haven't bought a Bumblebee toy, holding out for the perfect one? You're in luck! Various sites are hosting images of an all new 5th Leader Class Bumblebee. This is great news for many reasons: 1.) It is not quite as obnoxiously large as the "Ultimate Bumblebee" toys.

We thought a great way to start the new year off right would be to kick it off with an all new character page as-yet-unreleased toy from the 2010 ROTF line, Legends Class Constructicon Devastator set. A gift we recently received from Hasbro PR, this toy may well be the definitive Devastator toy of the film. With seven ... (24 comments)